ICE Plans Sole Source Purchase Of Ten Million Dollar Shock Gloves
A procurement notice with no competition, estimated $10 to $20 million, solicitation as early as August 14, and no published independent safety testing or use-of-force policy attached.
A procurement notice with no competition, estimated $10 to $20 million, solicitation as early as August 14, and no published independent safety testing or use-of-force policy attached.
A DHS acquisition forecast published August 10 signals ICE intends to buy the CTG-5 G.L.O.V.E. conductive distraction device under a potential sole-source contract.
Why it matters: The notice covers devices for HSI and ERO officers who conduct immigration enforcement that can reach households through workplace or family encounters.
Date to watch: Estimated solicitation release August 14, 2026
Sources:
- DHS APFS Forecast Record F2026074524 (2026-08-10)
https://apfs-cloud.dhs.gov/record/74524/public-print/ - Associated Press report on ICE glove notice (2026-08-11)
https://apnews.com/article/ice-electric-shock-gloves-85ff746d3e0ee5f39e7a9a3f1f576252 - Compliant Technologies G.L.O.V.E. product page (2026-08-11)
https://www.complianttechnologies.net/the-glove - CBS News syndication of AP glove report (2026-08-11)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-officers-gloves-electric-shocks/ - The Independent report quoting ACLU Borchetta (2026-08-11)
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/ice-officers-glove-electric-shocks-b3031482.html - Compliant Technologies user manual specifications (2026-08-11)
https://irp.cdn-website.com/4c5de2fb/files/uploaded/GEN_4_-_5_GLOVE_-_User_Manual.pdf
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